“In his perplexity, the person should not ask for a sign from Heaven, but, with filial trust in God, should await the divine comfort with which God will allay his fears and dispel his anxiety at the time best suited to further his spiritual progress.”

 For Reflection: 

The operative word in the quote above is await. How hard this is! And yet, Mary images this so perfectly for us. What are some of the moments of waiting she endured? Is God asking me to wait right now perhaps for a response to a prayer, a solution for a difficult problem, insight for a deep worry or concern? What does the quote tell me I need to employ? I will ask Mary for her motherly help and assistance.